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Bottom post adjustment clamp not holding on Steadicam Pilot
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The bottom post adjustment clamp on a Steadicam Pilot has a female nut on one side that catches the hex screw, and the bolt must be inserted from the correct side for the clamp to function properly.
- Reassembling the sled under time pressure or anxiety can lead to installing the bolt from the wrong direction, which prevents the clamp from engaging even when the screw is fully tightened.
Depends on
- This issue was specific to a Steadicam Pilot model.
- The user was reassembling the unit after transport, which may be a factor in confusion about orientation.
- This appears to be a one-time incident reported by someone unfamiliar with the equipment.